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Obverse Description
The head of a Native American princess with a crown of feathers atop her head. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN circle the periphery from 7 o'clock to 5 o'clock.
Reverse Description
"3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8643
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
3, DOLLARS, 1870
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
5.015 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1612 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1451 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,500
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7991
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Coin Value History
1870 $3 MS
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1870 $3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$61,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $51,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]
![Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/$3-Princess-Gold.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $697 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $882 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $882 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $882 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $882 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $797 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $970 – $39,000
1860 $3 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1860-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $400,000
1861 $3 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $67,000
1870 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,172
1870 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC).
$3,660
1870 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS).
$6,405
1870 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (ICG).
$6,710
1870 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). CMQ.
$11,590
1870 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,880
1870 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (NGC).
$1,920
1870 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF Details--Plugged (NGC).
$600
1870 $3 MS64 PCGS....
$21,600
1870 $3 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/292). PCGS Population: (1/241). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 3,500. ...
$1,140
$3 1870 PCGS XF40 CAC
$2,232
1870 $3 PCGS MS62
$7,750
1870 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-35 (PCGS).
$840
$3 1870 PCGS MS65+ CAC
$67,562
1870 $3 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/191). NGC Census: (0/249). Mintage: 3,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$558
1870 $3 --Ex-Jewelry, Polished--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/253). PCGS Population (1/171). Mintage: 3,500. Numismedi...
$460
1870 $3 MS60 ANACS. Only 3,500 business strikes were issued for this rare date, along with a mere 35 proofs. Most of the fe...
$4,888
1870 $3 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. Light yellow surfaces with minor hairlines, but undoubtedly a pleasing example, cons...
$632
1870 $3 --Ex-Jewelry, Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, ...
$334
1870 $3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/173). NGC Census: (17/232). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,535...
$2,640
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